RECREATIONAL AIDE

Family Service League Inc.; Brentwood (NY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-On Bonus $3,000

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

Family Service League Inc. is hiring a full-time Recreational Aide to assist lead teachers with educational, recreational, and enrichment programs for children and families in emergency housing in Brentwood, NY.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred), strong communication skills, and ability to supervise and transport children as needed. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work with adults and children from underserved communities.

Responsabilités

• Interact with children and families to support activities in emergency housing.
• Prepare rooms and materials for activities and cleanup after events.
• Plan, organize, and deliver programs addressing developmental and recreational needs.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Spanish language (preferred)

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

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RECREATIONAL AIDE

SHELTER - BRENTWOOD S100 [70] Brentwood, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3429

Salary Range: $33,670.00 To $33,670.00 Annually

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday 11:00AM – 7:00PM

SUMMARY:

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Recreational Aide who will assist lead teachers with all educational, recreational, and enrichment programs for children and family members residing in emergency housing. The Childcare Aide will offer guidance and support to families, work to foster a positive, strength-based environment and will provide related safety monitoring and supervise children as they return home from school each afternoon.

**$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• **$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Recreational Aide will provide direct interaction and support to children and families residing in emergency housing to build upon strengths and resources.
• Prepare room for activities and programs and cleanup program materials.
• Assist with planning, organization, and delivery of programs and events that meet developmental, intellectual, physical, social-emotional, and recreational needs of children of all ages.
• Develop written lesson plans correlating to programs and activities offered.
• Provide enrichment and work towards building good character and positive self-esteem in clients.
• The Recreational Aide will practice excellent supervision and monitoring skills pertaining to the safety of children.
• Assume bus duties to ensure all children returning from school and camp are adequately supervised.
• Contribute to a monthly department activities calendar that ensures a balance of programs for children of all ages, gender, and cultural backgrounds.
• Prepare room for activities and programs and clean up program materials.
• Ensure play areas and activity centers are cleaned, well maintained and safe at all times.
• The Recreational Aide will maintain and instruct children in keeping good hygiene.
• Change the diapers of infants and toddlers.
• Adhere to identified schedules and routines.
• Maintain meticulous record keeping and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client records.
• Work closely with program staff to implement and maintain program performance standards.
• Set and observe appropriate boundaries with clients; observe client confidentiality and HIPPA protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• This position is essential to the safe and continuous operation of the program. Essential employees are expected to report to work during inclement weather and other relevant emergency situations to ensure uninterrupted care and support for clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

At least two years of childcare experience required.

Must possess the ability to work with adults and children of all ages and demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs and interests of underserved communities.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Must have ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Must maintain a professional manner and appearance and have the ability to prioritize workload while remaining flexible.

Spanish language fluency preferred.

Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting and standing for an extended period of time, as well as moderate lifting of up to 10-15 pounds. Must be able to go up and down stairs.